The Goods and Services Tax (GST) - the nation's biggest tax reform since independence -- is on track for scheduled implementation from July 1, a top government official said today, scotching rumours of a delay.

"The rumours about GST implementation being delayed are false. Please do not be misled by it," Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said in a Twitter post today.

The GST -- a unified tax structure across a wide range of goods and services that will replace various taxes levied by the Centre and state governments -- is scheduled for rollout from July 1.

The finance ministry in a statement said preparations are in full swing for a smooth implementation from the scheduled date.

After the last meeting of GST Council on Sunday, Jaitley had said the Centre and states have completed discussion on most of the issues.

"Irrespective of the date in which it starts, some people will say they are not ready, so they have no option but to get ready... You require an honest intent for that," he had said, to a query that small traders and artisans were not technologically ready for meeting GST compliance.

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